Resveratrol is associated with a plethora of physiological effects in humans, including modulation of cerebral blood flow, despite apparently poor bioavailability. This study investigated whether the physiological effects of resveratrol could be affected when co-supplemented with piperine, an alkaloid which may be able to enhance the bioavailability of resveratrol.

All 23 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 250mg resveratrol with 20mg piperine or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14 day wash-out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by Latin square. Treatment was in the form of powder and administered in capsule form, in a double blind manner.

Other: Placebo (silica)

All 23 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 250mg resveratrol with 20mg piperine or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14 day wash-out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by Latin square. Treatment was in the form of powder and administered in capsule form, in a double blind manner.

Experimental: 250mg trans-resveratrol with 20mg piperine

Dietary Supplement: Trans- resveratrol

All 23 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 250mg resveratrol with 20mg piperine or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14 day wash-out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by Latin square. Treatment was in the form of powder and administered in capsule form, in a double blind manner.

Other: Placebo (silica)

All 23 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 250mg resveratrol with 20mg piperine or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14 day wash-out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by Latin square. Treatment was in the form of powder and administered in capsule form, in a double blind manner.

Placebo Comparator: Placebo

Dietary Supplement: Trans- resveratrol

All 23 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 250mg resveratrol with 20mg piperine or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14 day wash-out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by Latin square. Treatment was in the form of powder and administered in capsule form, in a double blind manner.

Other: Placebo (silica)

All 23 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 250mg resveratrol with 20mg piperine or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14 day wash-out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by Latin square. Treatment was in the form of powder and administered in capsule form, in a double blind manner.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 35 Years (Adult)

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Between the ages of 18-35 years old

Healthy

Non-smoker

Exclusion Criteria:

Not proficient in English

Taking medication or herbal supplements

Pregnant or breast feeding

Heavy caffeine consumer

History of head trauma, migraines, learning difficulties, ADHD, gastrointestinal problems.

Food allergies of intolerances

Contacts and Locations

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01331382

Locations

United Kingdom

Brain performance and nutrition research centre, Northumbria university